Casey Anthony attends bankruptcy hearing in Tampa

Casey Anthony says she doesn't pay rent or utilities and is living off the kindness of others.

Anthony made her remarks Monday at a meeting with creditors in her bankruptcy case in Tampa. She says she is unemployed and has not received any money to tell her story.

Speaking calmly in court, Anthony says she is living off money given to her by her former attorney and through unsolicited gift cards and money.

The 26-year-old hadn't made any public appearances since she left jail in July 2011. She was acquitted of murder in the death her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

Anthony arrived with her attorneys a few hours early as she attempted to avoid a barrage of media that had gathered outside the courthouse.

Her hair was long and dark and she was carrying a black hat, and wearing black heels and stockings. She appeared flustered and hurried and did not address the media chasing after her.

Anthony filed for bankruptcy in January, claiming about $1,000 in assets and $792,000 in liabilities.

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